Blast the Mass - Downhill Mountain Biking Races
Snowmass Village, CO
August 7 - 9, 2009
About Blast the Mass
Snowmass Village proudly presents the 8th annual Blast the Mass Mountain Bike Challenge. Snowmass Village will provide a stellar venue for this the fourth stop in the Mountain States Cup Series. New for this year and in addition to its annual position on the prestigious AMBC calendar, “Blast” is a top-tier event on USA Cycling’s newly established Gravity AND Endurance National Racing Calendar (NRC). Snowmass Village provides a stellar venue for this the fifth stop in the Mountain States Cup Series with numerous lodging, dining and nightlife opportunities close at hand. We’re also pleased to announce that we’ll be crowning the Colorado State Champion for DH, XC and Super-D in all age groups and disciplines.Package Information
For all-inclusive event packages, including lodging, airfare, rental cars, or anything else you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at 888.262.7736 , or e-mail info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail.Schedule
FRIDAY | AUGUST 7 |
| 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Registration and Packet Pick-Up |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | All categories DH practice |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | CAT 2/3 MX practice |
| 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pro/CAT 1 MX practice |
| 7 p.m. | Riders' and mangers' meeting |
SATURDAY | AUGUST 8 |
| 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Registration and Packet Pick-Up |
| 8 a.m. | CAT 3/JR 14 & Under XC Race |
| 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. | CAT 2/3 MX practice followed by seeding at 11 a.m. |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pro/CAT 1 DH practice |
| 10:15 a.m. | Pro/CAT 1/CAT 2/Singlespeed XC Race |
| 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | CAT 2/3 DH practice |
| 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Pro/CAT 1 MX practice followed by seeding at 2:15 p.m. |
| 12:45 p.m. | Shimano Youth Series Race (Kids 10 & Under) |
| 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m | Super D practice |
| 3 p.m. | CAT 2/3 MX Finals |
| 5 p.m. | Pro/CAT 1 MX Finals |
SUNDAY | AUGUST 9 |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | Packet pick-up |
| 9:30 a.m. | Super D Race All Categories |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | CAT 2/3 DH practice |
| 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Pro/CAT 1 DH practice |
| 11:15 a.m. | Pro DH seeding |
| 12:30 p.m. | JR/CAT 3/2/1 DH Finals |
| 2:45 p.m. | Pro DH Finals 15 minutes after last CAT 1 racer starts |
For more information on the event please check out:
www.racemsc.com/events/blastthemass.html
